When you interpret PFT officially, do you include a comparison to an older PFT on your report?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Yes, I use as much information as is readily available in my PFT interpretations. Comparison with older PFTs enables me to track changes in pulmonary function; for example, changes in FVC are particularly important in individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who are undergoing antifibrotic therapy. I als...